Unit 4 Journey Across a Vast Land 单元提升强化训练-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 4　Journey Across a Vast Land Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Europe’s Most Scenic Train Journeys △Rauma Line,Norway Route: Dombas to Andalsnes Distance and duration:70 miles (114km),1.5 hours Best time to ride: June to August Enjoy breathtaking views of high peaks.Crossing the tall Kylling Bridge is one of the most exciting parts of the trip with the driver allowing a short stop to take photos.The train then winds its way through the Reinheimen National Park. △Bergen Railway,Norway Route: Oslo to Bergen Distance and duration:342 miles (550km),7 hours Best time to ride:July or November to January Norway’s awe-inspiring Bergen Railway links two incredible cities as it rolls through mountain landscapes and across the beautiful Hardangervidda plateau (高原) to the country’s highest station,Finse at 4,010 feet (1,222m),only accessible by train.Don’t miss learning more about this great work of engineering at the Flam Railway Museum. △West Highland Line,Scotland Route:Fort William to Mallaig Distance and duration:41 miles (67km),1.5 hours Best time to ride: June to August The West Highland Line in Scotland is certainly one scenic journey,with rocky highlands and flashes of coastline,Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) and beautiful views from the viaduct (高架桥) at Glenfinnan.The route and steam train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.Don’t miss trying seafood in Mallaig. △Bernina Express,Switzerland and Italy Route:Chur to Tirano Distance and duration:76 miles (123km),4 hours Best time to ride:April Relax behind windows and admire the attractive Alpine views that connect northern and southern Europe via the highest railway in the Alps. 1.When is the best time to take the Rauma Line? A.In April. B.In May. C.In July. D.In December. 2.Which of the following is the longest train route? A.Dombas to Andalsnes. B.Fort William to Mallaig. C.Oslo to Bergen. D.Chur to Tirano. 3.What can travelers do while taking the West Highland Line? A.View the harvest of the crops. B.Appreciate the real scene of a movie. C.Learn more about the steam engines. D.Enjoy the world’s highest railway line. B In recent years,wooden buildings have reached new heights,with soaring wooden skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway,Switzerland and Australia.Sweden,likewise,has come up with a plan—building the world’s biggest wooden city.As the world’s largest urban construction project in wood,Stockholm Wood City will be built in Sweden’s capital,Stockholm in 2025. “By using wood,the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%,compared with building in concrete and steel,” says Annica Anäs,CEO of Atrium Ljungberg,a Swedish urban development company.Some people may have concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings,but experts say engineered timber(木材)can resist fire as well.As with other modern construction projects using wood,Wood City will still use some concrete and steel in places like the foundations,but the overall amounts will be greatly reduced. “The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks,” adds Ms Anäs.This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general,since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours.It should also be profitable.Ms Anäs is looking for a return on investment of 20% or better. The world’s largest wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter,decreasing emissions from transportation.The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”.As Anäs concluded,“We want to create an environment where our customers,who will live and work here,can participate in the development and design of the city district of the future.” 4.What is the project mentioned in the passage about? A.Making a modern city. B.Creating wooden skyscrapers. C.Building the highest wooden building. D.Constructing the largest wooden city. 5.What advantage do wooden buildings have over concrete and steel buildings? A.Resisting fires. B.Lasting long. C.Being environmentally friendly. D.Being comfortable. 6.Why are wooden buildings suitable for urban redevelopment? A.They are profitable for investors. B.They cause less noise when built. C.They have a short construction period. D.They are less costly to maintain and repair. 7.What is Anäs’ attitude to the future of wood construction? A.Optimistic. B.Critical. C.Concerned. D.doubtful. C In most places a traffic signal in the middle of the desert,especially one for camels,may well be a mirage,but in this case it is all too real.At the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province,northwest China,the world’s first traffic light for camels was set up to manage traffic in the popular tourist area. According to a Chinese state-owned wire service,the problem was that the walking paths for human beings often crossed camel paths,creating traffic chaos.As a solution,workers cut a gap in the walkway and created a separate route for the camels.The traffic light now manages the flow of traffic at the new crossing. Camel-riding tours are a big attraction for visitors to the area.But visitors to the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot will now be safe from camel crashes,thanks to the new traffic signal,which turns green to let the animals cross and red to make them stop. The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot is already a tourist hot spot thanks to its breathtaking sand dunes,an oasis (绿洲) and even the occasional snowstorm which create otherworldly scenery.The strange camel traffic signal could well become another attraction to enjoy on a visit to the scenic area. The area is close to Dunhuang City on the edge of the Gobi Desert,and it used to be an essential resting point for travellers on the Silk Road.Dunhuang’s best-known tourist attraction is the Mogao Caves.The traffic signal is unlikely ever to reach the significance of the Mogao Caves,but at least it might help prevent a few camel traffic jams. 8.What does the underlined word “mirage” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Reality. B.Fantasy. C.Scenery. D.Mistake. 9.Why did the workers create a separate route for the camels? A.To solve the traffic chaos. B.To have camels go through. C.To attract visitors to the area. D.To protect the visitors’ safety. 10.What can we infer about the camel traffic signal from the last two paragraphs? A.It has become a tourist hot spot. B.It has prevented camel traffic jams. C.It could improve the tourism of the scenic area. D.It could greatly increase the camels’ population. 11.What is the purpose of this text? A.To criticize the traffic jam. B.To tell us a travel experience. C.To introduce a camel traffic light. D.To analyze a natural phenomenon. Ⅱ.七选五 Travelling Economically ●Get a ride to travel destinations with friends or acquaintances (熟人).If people you know are driving to a location you would like to visit,take advantage of the opportunity to ask them for a lift.Offer to help with gas money or,if you don’t have any cash,offer a trade or service instead.　1　  ●Practice safe hitchhiking to get around.　2　 Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle,including what their name is,where they are heading and why they are going there.Follow your gut instinct (直觉) and avoid getting into a car with anyone who gives you a bad feeling.  ●　3　 There are many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a shared lift to their destination.These sites will also screen and identify the drivers,making the ridesharing experience safe and simple.Search for available rideshares in your area,which may vary in cost but will cost significantly less than travelling alone.  ●Join a free hospitality (好客)-sharing community.　4　 You will be able to chat with participating members living in the area you are travelling to and arrange accommodations before travelling.In addition to being able to sleep on someone’s couch or in their spare room,you may find someone to show you around the city.  ●Camp at inexpensive campsites.Camping can be a budget-friendly activity if you find the right park or site.　5　 Visit some websites for a comprehensive list of North American campgrounds,which indicates sites with a rate of $12 or less per night.  A.Get to new destinations with ridesharing services. B.Hitchhiking is not an exact science but an art form. C.Search online for camp sites near your travel destination. D.Hitchhiking is a free way to travel,but you need to be cautious. E.One of my big worries when it comes to camping is keeping everyone safe. F.Be a polite and respectful co-traveller to show your appreciation for their generosity. G.Find free accommodations in other cities by joining a couch-surfing community online. Ⅲ.完形填空 I opened the door of our campervan (房车).My two cats,Gatinha and Jon Snow,　1　 down the stairs and onto the grass.In the distance,the sea 　2　 before me and the sun’s rays danced on the surface,creating a(n) 　3　 display of light and shadow.  A month earlier,Wade,35,and I thought we were ready for our travel in 　4　.So we 　5　 our office jobs to travel around Australia in our truck that we’d transformed into a 　6　 on wheels.Besides saving for the trip,we’d set up a website to 　7　 money while we were travelling,along with renting out our home.  Knowing we couldn’t leave our two cats behind,we decided to bring them with us.After doing some 　8　,I discovered that seeing cats on the road is 　9　 but we didn’t let it stop us.To 　10　 the cats to their new home,we brought them into the van while we worked.Finally,we were on the way to travel.  For the first few days they 　11　 the inside of the van,but as days turned to weeks,they gradually grew more 　12　.It wasn’t long before they were curiously sniffing the grass.　13　,neither of the cats have ever walked far and we 　14　 them to wander freely.  Looking back,　15　 the city life to travel around was the best decision we ever made,and our cats make the perfect companions!  1.A.jumped B.bent C.fell D.stopped 2.A.shouted B.stretched C.folded D.disappeared 3.A.heartbreaking B.imaginary C.breathtaking D.disturbing 4.A.time B.budget C.energy D.facility 5.A.quit B.ignored C.took D.changed 6.A.library B.school C.home D.hotel 7.A.make B.save C.collect D.donate 8.A.practice B.thought C.discussion D.research 9.A.common B.fascinating C.rare D.natural 10.A.force B.adapt C.move D.lead 11.A.focused on B.messed up C.stuck to D.escaped from 12.A.dependent B.anxious C.tolerant D.confident 13.A.Amazingly B.Suddenly C.Regretfully D.Doubtfully 14.A.ordered B.reminded C.taught D.trusted 15.A.exchanging B.choosing C.abandoning D.experiencing Ⅳ.语法填空 The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park,bordering Russia and the DPRK,1.　　　　　　(cover) an area of 14,100 square kilometers.It is the major habitat of the country’s Siberian tigers and Amur leopards and is 2.　　　　　　 model for cross-border wildlife conservation.  Located in the central zone of the mixed coniferous (针叶的) and broad-leaved forest ecosystems in the temperate (温带的) zone of Asia,the park possesses splendid and attractive scenery 3.　　　　　　　 different seasons.In addition,there are plentiful plant species well 4.　　　　　　　(preserve) in the park,including thousands of medical plants,eatable wild herbs,wild fruit trees and bushes.Some of them are 5.　　　　　　　(endanger) plant species and under state protection.  The park is a perfect place for the reproduction and 6.　　　　　　(survive) of birds.Every spring,various forest birds start returning from the south to prepare 7.　　　　　　(lay) eggs.The rich soil of the park also provides a favorable living environment for cold-blooded animals.At present,a community of flesh-eating animals and a community of plant-eating animals make up a complete food chain in the national park,8.　　　　　　 is extremely rare to see in China.The national park will 9.　　　　　　　(effective) protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards,10. 　　　　　　　(help) them continue to reproduce and live in harmony with nature. 参考答案 Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了欧洲风景最优美的火车之旅的四条路线及其相关信息。 1.C　细节理解题。根据Rauma Line,Norway部分中的“Best time to ride:June to August” 可知,Rauma Line的最佳游览时间是6月至8月。结合选项,7月符合。 2.C　细节理解题。根据“Route:Dombas to Andalsnes”和“Distance and duration:70 miles”;“Route:Oslo to Bergen”和“Distance and duration:342 miles (550km)”;“Route:Fort William to Mallaig”和“Distance and duration:41 miles (67km)”;“Route:Chur to Tirano”和“Distance and duration:76 miles (123km)”可知,Oslo to Bergen这一线路里程长达550km,是四条路线中最长的。 3.B　细节理解题。根据West Highland Line,Scotland部分中的 “The route and steam train are so easy on the eye that they crop up as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.”可知,游客可以在这条旅游线路上欣赏到电影中的真实场景。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了斯德哥尔摩木材城将于2025年在瑞典首都斯德哥尔摩建成。 4.D　细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Sweden,likewise,has come up with a plan—building the world’s biggest wooden city.”可知,文章中提到的项目是关于建造最大的木制城市。 5.C　细节理解题。由文章第二段中“By using wood,the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%,compared with building in concrete and steel”可知,木制建筑比混凝土和钢结构建筑有的优势是环保。 6.B　细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks”可知,木制建筑适合城市重建,主要是因为建造时噪声较小。 7.A　推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“We want to create an environment where our customers,who will live and work here,can participate in the development and design of the city district of the future.”可知,Anäs对木材建筑的未来是乐观的。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了在中国西北部甘肃省的鸣沙山和新月泉风景区。 8.B　词句猜测题。根据画线单词后的“but in this case it is all too real”可知,很可能是海市蜃楼。画线单词和“real”意思相反。故选B项“Fantasy”。 9.A　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“…the problem was that the walking paths for human beings often crossed camel paths,creating traffic chaos.As a solution,workers cut a gap in the walkway and created a separate route for the camels.”可知,人们为骆驼开辟一条单独的路线是为了解决交通混乱这一问题。 10.C　推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中“The strange camel traffic signal could well become another attraction to enjoy on a visit to the scenic area.”可知,骆驼交通信号可以推进该景区的旅游业。 11.C　推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“At the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province,northwest China,the world’s first traffic light for camels was set up to manage traffic in the popular tourist area.”以及全文内容可知,文章的主要目的是介绍世界上第一个骆驼红绿灯。 Ⅱ.【语篇导读】文章主要介绍了关于如何节俭地旅行的几条建议。 1.F　根据上文“Offer to help with gas money or,if you don’t have any cash,offer a trade or service instead.”可知,F项符合语境。 2.D　根据下文“Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle,...”可知,搭便车旅行要注意安全问题,所以需要小心谨慎。D项符合语境。 3.A　根据下文“There are many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a shared lift to their destination.”可知,本段主要介绍通过拼车服务旅行。A项可作为本段的主题句。 4.G　根据本段中心句“Join a free hospitality-sharing community.”可知,G项说明了加入共享社区的目的。 5.C　根据本段中心句“Camp at inexpensive campsites.”可知,C项介绍了寻找便宜露营地的方法。 Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者和Wade辞职后,带着两只猫开着货车环游澳大利亚的故事。 1.A　根据上文“I opened the door of our campervan”和下文“down the stairs and onto the grass”可知,作者打开车门,两只猫从车里跳(jumped)下来,故选A项。 2.B　根据上文“In the distance,the sea”可知,大海向远处延伸(stretched)。 3.C　根据上文“the sun’s rays danced on the surface”和下文“display of light and shadow”可知,太阳的光线在海面上跳跃着,形成了一个光影交织的画面,令人惊叹(breathtaking)。 4.B　根据下文“Besides saving for the trip”和“we were travelling,along with renting out our home.”提到作者和Wade节省钱来旅行,可知,此处指为旅行做好预算(budget)。 5.A　根据下文“our office jobs to travel around Australia in our truck”可知,作者和Wade辞职(quit)去旅行。 6.C　作者和Wade辞职,他们开着车去旅行,将货车变成了一个家(home)。下文“the cats to their new home”中的home也是提示。 7.A　根据上文“Besides saving for the trip,we’d set up a website to”可知,建立网站是为了挣(make)钱。 8.D　根据下文“I discovered that seeing cats on the road is 　　　”可知,这是作者在做了一些研究(research)后所发现的。  9.C　根据语境可知,作者是带着这两只猫去旅行的,but前后是转折关系,虽然带着猫去旅行是很少见的(rare),但是作者却是这么做的——带着猫去旅行。 10.B　根据下文“the cats to their new home,we brought them into the van while we worked.”可知,作者在工作的时候把这两只猫带进了货车,是为了让猫们适应(adapt)新家。 11.C　根据上文“For the first few days”和下文“the inside of the van”以及下文提到的慢慢地这两只猫开始去外面可知,刚开始的几天,这两只猫一直待在(stuck to)车里。 12.D　根据下文“It wasn’t long before they were curiously sniffing the grass”和上文提到的刚开始的几天这两只猫一直待在车里可知,慢慢地这两只猫变得自信(confident)起来,开始走出货车。 13.A　下文“neither of the cats have ever walked far”提到这两只猫从未走远过可知,这令作者很惊讶(Amazingly)。 14.D　根据上文“neither of the cats have ever walked far”提到的这两只猫从未走远过可知,作者信任这两只猫,相信(trusted)它们可以自由漫步而丢不了。 15.C　根据下文“the city life to travel around”和上文提到的作者和Wade辞职开着货车环游澳大利亚可知,此处指放弃(abandoning)城市生活去旅行。 Ⅳ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了东北虎豹国家公园,它是中国西伯利亚虎和野生东北豹的主要栖息地,是跨境野生动物保护的典范。 1.covers　考查动词时态和主谓一致。该句陈述客观事实,应用一般现在时,主语是第三人称单数,故填covers。 2.a　考查冠词。根据句意可知,此处表示泛指“一个模范”,model为辅音音素开头的单词,故填a。 3.in　考查介词。in different seasons意为“在不同的季节”。 4.preserved　考查非谓语动词。所填的词修饰plant species作后置定语,plant species和preserve为被动关系,故填preserved。 5.endangered　考查形容词。所填的词修饰名词短语plant species,所以填形容词形式,endangered意为“濒危的”。 6.survival　考查名词。所填的词和reproduction是并列关系,所以用名词形式,故填survival。 7.to lay　考查非谓语动词。prepare to do sth意为“准备做某事”。 8.which　考查定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词为前面整句话,关系词在从句中作主语,故填which。 9.effectively　考查副词。所填的词修饰动词protect,所以用副词形式,故填effectively。 10.helping　考查非谓语动词。所填的词作状语,help和逻辑主语The national park为逻辑上的主谓关系,故填helping。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $